Pigsties – Falkenlay Rock Formation loop from Weilerbach

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm

Bollendorf

Pigsties – Falkenlay Rock Formation loop from Weilerbach

Moderate

4.8

(44)

182

hikers

Pigsties – Falkenlay Rock Formation loop from Weilerbach

02:49

9.84km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Südeifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.39 km

Pigsties

Highlight • Gorge

The name "pigsties" for the 300 meter long and up to 60 meter wide gorge is based on the fact that the farmers from Ferschweiler drove their pigs into the …

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2.71 km

Schlösserlay Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The impressive rocks offer protection... were formerly used as dwellings

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5.37 km

In the midst of towering red sandstone rocks, the Felsenweiher was once created for rearing carp. Since the pond was not profitable, breeding was abandoned and the small pond quickly became a popular destination for the population.

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5.53 km

Fountain with Carved Stone Face

Highlight • Monument

Here you can cool off your arms and wash your hands.

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6.11 km

Felsenweg 53 (Südeifel Nature Park)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

One of the most beautiful hikes, dreamy and fairytale hiking trail

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7.55 km

Trees Growing on the Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

A route that is great. The high sandstone walls combined with trees and the like are very impressive.

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7.56 km

Falkenlay Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rock was named after the falcons that were resettled here.

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9.84 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.55 km

4.02 km

1.13 km

146 m

Surfaces

6.19 km

2.12 km

1.19 km

206 m

147 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

March 6, 2022,Südeifel, Ernzen, Weg Nr 53, Felsenweg

top way! Narrow forest paths along the edge of a slope with towering rocks!

Start/finish: Felsenweiher Ernzen.
See also:
komoot.de/tour/702024065

I put the route together with komoot, and it turned out that the route largely matched hiking trail 53. I also recommend that you follow the route from 53, and therefore do not walk through the rock camp to get …

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